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Scalloped Bead Embroidery Midi Tube Dress
This is a black midi-length tube dress with scalloped bead embroidery on sheer micro tulle, lined with crepe, featuring built-in boning, a hidden back zip, silicone trim, and a centre back vent. It is intended for evening wear and formal occasions. The dress measures 46.75 inches (119 cm) from the top of the bust.
- Color
- black
- Material
- Sheer embroidered micro tulle, crepe inner slip
- Gender
- female
- Style
- evening, minimalist, glam, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
A dramatic black midi tube dress featuring intricate scalloped bead embroidery over sheer tulle, with built-in boning for a sculpted silhouette.
Scalloped bead embroidery, sheer embroidered micro tulle, crepe inner slip, hidden back zip, built-in boning, silicone grip trim, center back vent.
- Color
- black · black
- Material
- Sheer embroidered micro tulle, crepe inner slip
- Style
- evening, minimalist, glam, classic
- Occasion
- party, formal, holiday-party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Scalloped bead embroidery detail
- Sheer embroidered micro tulle overlay
- Crepe inner slip for opacity
- Hidden back zipper closure
- Tube silhouette with built-in boning
- Silicone trim for secure grip
- Center back vent
- Midi length (46.75 inches from top of bust)
- Dramatic and mysterious aura
- Festive opulence with minimalist precision
- Couture-worthy evening piece
- Self-assured glam and sensuality
- Reinterpretation of a signature classic
Product Insights
Rotate's Scandi-glam mission, endorsed by royalty and backed by a community built on #makeitrotate, brings you an evolved tube dress with individually sewn scalloped bead embroidery on tulle—couture craft at a $795 price point (a $135 premium over standard beading). Hidden boning, silicone grip, and a centre-back vent keep the strapless dress secure for dancing without a bra, though the grip works best on clean, dry skin. This top-tier piece, a milestone comparable to Rotate's 2024 H&M collab, requires professional dry cleaning but can be worn alone in summer or layered in winter.
Verified claims
- Brand story
- Rotate's founding mission to redefine Scandi-glam has made bold, sexy dresses a mainstream option in Scandinavia.
- Movement
- Boning, silicone grip, and centre back vent keep this strapless dress secure for dancing, and the attached slip is fully opaque.
- Royal endorsement
- Crown Princess Mary of Copenhagen attended Rotate's debut show.
- Community culture
- The #makeitrotate hashtag built an Instagram community around Rotate.
- Collaboration prestige
- Rotate's 2024 H&M collab was a milestone comparable to Mugler and Rabanne's.
- Founder story
- Fashion editors founded Rotate because they couldn't find sexy party dresses.
- Heritage
- Evolved version of Rotate's classic tube dress, backed by community and 450 retailers.
- Construction
- Boning, silicone, and vent secure strapless; midi length keeps bodice stable.
- Embellishment
- Scalloped bead embroidery: individually sewn, couture craft at accessible price.
- Price tier
- This top-tier tube dress in Rotate's range: $795, vs earlier ~$660.
- Stay-up performance
- Hidden boning and silicone grip keep the dress up without a bra.
- Grip conditions
- Silicone grip works best on clean, dry skin; lotions or oils reduce hold.
- Bead attachment
- Beads are individually sewn onto tulle rather than glued for superior durability.
- Care
- Requires professional dry cleaning from a cleaner experienced with beaded garments.
- Craftsmanship
- At $795 CAD, the scalloped beadwork is more intricate than standard beading, with a glossy finish and a $135 premium.
- Design
- Boning and silicone grip keep the dress secure through a night of dancing.
- Seasonal layering
- Wear alone in summer or layer with a turtleneck in winter.
- Accessory styling
- Strapless dress; style with updo, metallic heels, no necklace.
- Event mobility
- Centre-back vent and silicone grip keep dress secure for dancing.
Product record
- Title
- Scalloped Bead Embroidery Midi Tube Dress
- Brand
- Rotate
- Price
- 795 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Strapless black midi tube dress with dense scalloped semicircle bead embroidery across the body and a sheer lower panel ending in a scalloped lace hem.
- SilhouetteStrapless tube midi dress that fits closely through the bodice and hips and falls straight to a mid-calf length.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - NecklineStraight strapless neckline with no visible straps or attachment hardware.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Surface patternAll-over repeating scalloped semicircle pattern formed by bead embroidery covering the visible front of the dress.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Lower sheer panelLower skirt contains a vertical central sheer inset that shows a lighter inner layer and ends in a scalloped lace trim at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Hem detailScalloped lace hem with repeated semicircular arcs echoing the embroidered pattern above.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.86 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the dress against a plain light background; model holds a black studded handbag and wears silver open-toe heels. Even studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with hands clasped in front holding a handbag; head partially cropped at top of image.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.95 (high) - Prop - handbagBlack leather handbag with metallic studs and a shoulder strap held in the model's hands, positioned mid-left of the skirt area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.15 (high) - Prop - shoesSilver open-toe high-heeled sandals visible at the bottom of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.92 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.92 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Background and lightingPlain neutral light grey background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadows beneath the model.
Colors
black· dress main fabric#0D0D0E- SilhouetteStrapless tube midi dress that fits closely through the bodice and hips and falls straight to a mid-calf length.
- 02

Product
Strapless black midi dress shown on a model from mid-chest to upper thighs with a repeated scalloped bead embroidery covering the visible front surface.
- NecklineStraight strapless top edge with a narrow finished hem sitting across the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.07 (high) - Body silhouette (visible)Fitted torso silhouette visible from just below the armpits downward, following the model's form.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - Surface patternAll-over repeating scalloped semicircle pattern formed by rows of small raised beads creating concentric arcs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.27 · w 0.74 · h 0.67 (high) - Bead finishSmall round beads that catch light and appear slightly glossy against the matte fabric.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.35 · w 0.64 · h 0.50 (high) - Fabric fill between scallopsOpaque black fabric visible in the triangular and rounded negative spaces between scallop rows.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.32 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Side seam areaRight side seam area visible along the model's right waist showing continuation of the bead pattern over the seam.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.55 (medium)
Other
Studio shot cropped to the model's upper body against a plain light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model cropImage shows model from the chin to mid-thigh; head partially cropped with focus on the dress bodice.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high) - Background and lightingUniform pale gray to white studio background with soft, even frontal lighting and very gentle shadows at the sides.
- Skin and arms visibleModel's bare shoulders and both arms are visible flanking the dress, providing context for fit and scale.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.18 · w 0.25 · h 0.62 (high)
Colors
deep black· fabric#0D0D0Eglossy black· beads#1A1A1D- NecklineStraight strapless top edge with a narrow finished hem sitting across the upper chest.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a strapless black midi dress with scalloped bead-embroidered overlay, visible center-back zipper, rear slit, and scalloped hem.
- SilhouetteForm-fitting strapless midi dress shown from the rear, following the model's torso and hips and falling to mid-calf.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.78 (high) - Center-back zipperExposed center-back zipper running from the top edge down toward the lower back, with visible zipper pull at the top.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.04 · h 0.45 (high) - Back slitVertical rear slit starting below the knee area and extending upward, revealing part of the model's legs.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.60 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high) - Scalloped hemLower edge of the dress has a decorative scalloped lace-like hem with repeating curved motifs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Beaded scallop patternAll-over repeating scalloped pattern composed of small beads or textured embroidery forming concentric arcs across the dress surface.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.22 · w 0.34 · h 0.62 (high) - Visible liningSlightly lighter inner lining visible through the slit and at the hem beneath the scalloped overlay.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.68 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio photograph of a model wearing the dress, white seamless background, three-quarter rear pose, even studio lighting and soft shadow on the floor.
- Model poseFemale model shown from the rear with one arm relaxed by her side and the other hand resting near her hip, head turned slightly to the side.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - Background and lightingUniform white seamless studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shoes visibleHigh-heeled open-toe sandals are visible on the model but are not part of the product shown and appear at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.84 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Image qualitySharp, high-resolution studio image with clear detail of fabric texture and beading.
Colors
black· main fabric#0D0D0Emetallic gray· bead embroidery- SilhouetteForm-fitting strapless midi dress shown from the rear, following the model's torso and hips and falling to mid-calf.